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My Mother-in-law says I'm fat!!

I'm expecting my first baby & I am now 5 months pregnant.

Last weekend we went to visit my husbands parents & one of the first things his Mum said to me was "When I got married, I was 5 months pregnant & I hardly showed. You're too fat for only 5 months, you should wathc what you're eating".

I tried to point out to her that everyone is different & that she is(was) only little & thin, whereas I'm a lot taller & older than she was.

I find comments like that quite hurtful, especially when hubby doesn't back me up & takes his Mums side. I get told off for upsetting her!

 

Posted on 23/07/2008 11:39:56

hi hun wot the hell wrong with the woman u having a baby for god sake does she think u shud look like a bean pole u eat wot the hell u want u can lose the weight after the birth good luck hun with everthing xx

Posted on 23/07/2008 13:19:40

im usually a size 14, im only 10 wks pregnant but iv put on so much wieght already im a size 18 dont worry how big or small you are, every1s different i know pple that are 30 weeks gone and smaller than me. ignorance isnt an excuse for nastiness tho so just ignore her and remind the hubby who he actually has to share his bed with at night lol. xxx

Posted on 23/07/2008 14:20:55

Tell her to sod off,,,,,I felt like saying something stronger, but won't, and give your hubby a kick up the bum, he should back you up and tell her off for upsetting YOU !! Next time she says anything just say "well thanks for your unwanted opinion, next time please think about what you're saying as it hurts",,,she will be so embarrassed ( hopefully) and this will shame her into keeping her FAT GOB shut,,,,,,,,,,, !!!
I went like the size of a house when I was pregnant,,,,,and loved every minute of it,,,,,mind you I was the size of a bungalow BEFORE I got pregnant,,,ha ha !! Oh I'm on one today,,,,,,,, !!!!
Jo
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Jo
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Posted on 23/07/2008 17:08:03

FOh god that's all you need!!, tell her that it's ok to be bigger then she was it's called nature, your supposed to get bigger!!, and remind your husband that you shouldn't be upset whilst pregnant either!! xxx

Posted on 23/07/2008 20:08:33

Hiya,
I'm 37weeks + 2days preg with my first baby.
Throughout my pregnancy I have had to put up with people calling me fatty or inappropriate names r commenting on how many stretch marks I have got. I even had my boyfriends mate comparing me to a road map yesturday and my boyfriend just laughed, i felt so upset. Its hard enough being pregnant without having being told on how bad your looking, I am so concious of my body now.
Becky & Bump xxx

Posted on 23/07/2008 20:10:40

hi hun you have a brad new beautiful life growing inside you the best feeling ever.so how can you be fat! and even if you was so what!!!
your mum in law should keep her opinions to herself and both she and your hubby
should be looking at the beauty of it all and supporting you in what ever way!
good luck & hugs xxxx

Posted on 23/07/2008 20:24:18

Tell her to p*** off!! I've actually lost weight unintentionally during pregnancy but one of my friends seems to feel the need to comment that she only went up to 8st 7lbs when pregnant and then went straight back to 7st within 3wks after the birth!! not something u need to hear & she also got the same reply as i have put on here!! plus i dont think 8st 7lb is healthy for a baby anyway seen as though she is 5.5 like me & size 6 (omg size 8-10 while pregnant)!!!! x

Posted on 23/07/2008 21:44:34

What a horrible thing to say. Sounds like a case of jealousy to me, sounds like she's feeling second best in her sons life and can't stand it!
Everybody is different and will grow at different rates. I am usually quite slim and toned as I work out, however I have already filled out loads and I am only 8 weeks pregnant! We should be able to enjoy being pregnant rather than having people make nasty comments. Just think of the life that is growing inside you and how precious that is. Sod your mother in law.
All the best x

Posted on 23/07/2008 22:02:49

ive had this with my pregnancy going from a 10 to size 16,so what i would say im pregnant,people are awful.at least my motherin law cant say that to me as shes 20 stone so i look quite slim at the side of her

Posted on 26/07/2008 17:37:25

My mother in law is the greatest one I could hope for. It my partners dad who gets to me. We told him the names we were thinking of and his reply was 'nothing normal then? Nope dont like it wont call him it' this was for Nathan!!!!! How is that not normal? Plus on Saturday he as telling my I have to choose betwen breast or bottle I'm clueless if I think I can get away with bottle feeding in public. The mans an pain in the rear! I said nothing to him but my partner told him its our pregnancy and our baby hes the grandad not the father. His reply? So when are you getting married...youcant do this out of wedlock!! Argh! Ignore the inlaws is my opinion. They spawn from satan!

Posted on 28/07/2008 16:37:24

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